1976 Buick Estate vs. 1990 Lancia Dedra
To start off, 1990 Lancia Dedra is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1990 Lancia Dedra. (111 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1990 Lancia Dedra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 674 kg more than 1990 Lancia Dedra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Buick Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Buick Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Lancia Dedra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lancia Dedra. (157 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1976 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lancia Dedra.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Estate | 1990 Lancia Dedra | |
Make | Buick | Lancia |
Model | Estate | Dedra |
Year Released | 1976 | 1990 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2550 mm |